Iceland football team – Interesting and Fun Facts

The current coach is Heimir Hallgrímsson, who has been running the team since 2013 (data from June 1, 2018).

Iceland is a European team that has played official matches since 1930.

Knattspyrnusamband islands was founded on March 26, 1947.

Iceland football team interesting facts

1. Iceland played its first match on July 29, 1930. She beat the Faroe Islands 0: 1.

2. Midfielder Rúnar Kristinsson (106) has played the most games for Iceland. He played in 1987-2004.

3. The most goals were scored by Eiður Guðjohnsen (in 87 matches he scored 26 goals). In the national team since 1996.

4. Iceland made its debut in the 2016 European Championship and reached the quarter-finals.

5. The youngest rookie was Sigurdur Jónsson. On June 5, 1983, he entered the field at the age of 16, 8 months and 9 days.

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6. The oldest player was Birkir Kristinsson. On August 18, 2004, he played a match at the age of 40 and 3 days.

7. Iceland makes its debut at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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8. The tallest player is goalkeeper Frederik Schram – 198 cm (data from June 1, 2018).

9. The lowest player is defender Ari Freyr Skúlason – 170 cm (data from June 1, 2018)

10. The most expensive player is Gylfi Sigurdsson. Its market value is EUR 30 million (data from June 1, 2018).

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11. Iceland is ranked 22nd in the FIFA ranking (data as of June 7, 2018).

12. The highest place in the FIFA – 19 (2017) ranking.

13. The lowest position in the FIFA ranking – 131 (2012).

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14. The National Stadium of Iceland is Laugardalsvöllur in Reykjavik (capacity 13,000).

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15. Of the 23 players selected for the World Cup in Russia, 2 play in the Icelandic league.

16. The technical sponsor of the Icelandic team is Erreà.

17. The youngest player called to the World Cup in Russia 2018 is Albert Gudmundsson, 20 years old (data from June 10, 2018).

18. The oldest competitor appointed to the World Cup in Russia 2018 is Kári Árnason, 35 years old (data from June 10, 2018).

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19. The Iceland national team is based at the 2018 World Cup in Kabardinka near Krasnodar.

20. The average height of the 23 players in Iceland is 185 cm.

21. Iceland has played the most games with the national team of Norway – 16 (3 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats). Data as of June 13, 2018.

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22. Summing up, Iceland scored 2 goals at the World Cup in Russia in 3 matches and conceded 5 goals. They scored 1 victory and 2 defeats.

23. Iceland’s players have fouled 35 times. They were punished with 3 yellow cards.

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24. They corner kicked 17 times in total.

25. They only made 805 passes, 72% of which were accurate.

26. Iceland fired a total of 36 shots (on target 12).

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Iceland football team questions and answers

What are Iceland’s footballers called?

The Icelanders are called “Strákarnir okkar” which means “Our Boys”.

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What’s the biggest jackpot in Iceland’s history?

On July 10, 1985, Iceland conquered the Faroe Islands 9 to 0.

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What’s the biggest defeat in Iceland’s history?

On August 23, 1967, Iceland lost to Denmark 14 to 2.

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What is the total value of Iceland’s players? who are going to the World Cup in Russia?

The total estimated value of the 23-person team appointed for the 2018 World Cup is 76 million euros.

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How many times has Iceland played with Poland?

Iceland has played 6 matches with the Polish national team (1 draw and 5 defeats).

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What are the chances of bookmakers for Iceland to win the 2018 World Cup?

The odds for Iceland to win are 201.00. For comparison, Poland is 67.00.

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What is the average age of the players going to the 2018 World Cup?

The average age of the players going to the 2018 World Cup is 28.6 years.

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